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This week will see a number of leaders and innovators from the global corporate travel industry gather in London for the annual BTN Group Business Travel Show Europe - and while I sadly am unable to attend in person this year I wish a fantastic show for everyone attending with lots of business and networking value being generated Interesting - today marks the 3 year anniversary since I joined the Spotnana rocket ship on 18th June 2021 - and this milestone made me reflect a little on what has happened since Spotnana came out of stealth mode at the BTS conference in September 2021 - back then in the "coming out of Covid world" we were immediately asked what we meant with our #cloudnative #travelasaservice platform given that this was a new term for the industry - and it was hard to explain in an "easy to understand way" Fast forward to today, and there is a long list of hard evidence projects demonstrating the #travelasaservice potential - driven by customers across all segments of the industry and with more to come during the remainder of 2024 - so in many ways we are now able to give examples of what we meant back then 😀 While Spotnana will be absent from the 2024 BTS event, we will actually be represented in the form of a number of TMC's, Expense Solutions, Travel Tech Solutions, Travel Suppliers and Buyers who all use our platform in different ways - and this is the perfect illustration of how the vision has become reality by letting others build smart solutions on top of the Spotnana platform Back in 2021 I also talked about saying "goodbye to the PNR" for the first time - and while we certainly still use the PNR when booking in the GDS, we have indeed stopped using the PNR as the default order management system and replaced this legacy system with a modern open order management system designed to handle complex multi-source trips with instant data validation and easy integration to other relevant systems Finally, we have launched several features aimed at solving the sustainable travel challenge, but as stated by Elizabeth West yesterday in her excellent article about the state of sustainable travel we are still waiting for customers to start making tough decisions in their travel policy about how to enforce greener travel and reduce the carbon footprint whenever possible A final observation before BTS 2024 kicks off has to be how much focus there will be on International Air Transport Association (IATA)'s latest initiative - "Offers and Orders" - in the breakout sessions. If you think NDC was a challenge then get ready for more disruption at a faster pace - a number of airlines have committed to moving away from the PNR and replace the legacy order system with a new modern airline retailing infrastructure and this will no doubt create significant challenges once again for the TMC's who are operating in the old tech world Have a fantastic BTS show - enjoy London - and you can always meet a Thorsen at the FCM booth Glenn Thorsen

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Retreat anyone? Not only do I get to help people book incredible trips, but I also have the unique perspective of merging my experience as both a travel planner and a speaker. I love helping event planners elevate their retreats or workshops, crafting unforgettable experiences for attendees. This resort? It looks like the perfect location for a transformative retreat in so many ways! Whether it’s designing the event or speaking at one, I’m here to help make your next retreat one to remember. #RetreatPlanner #HighPerformanceCoach

A new report from Knowland and Amadeus reveals a strong performance for meetings, which are providing stability for hotels after the 2023 boom year. The average number of attendees is up 25% and the average space used is up 31%. In terms of destinations, Las Vegas, Boston and Seattle are leading the pack for year-on-year performance. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02v7MhX0

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Revisit the 2024 Spring Conference session, "The Digital Experience," this #ThrowbackThursday. Gain insights from Digital Ignite’s Co-founder and CTO, Chris C., on the evolution of digital experiences. #ARDA360 #Travel #Timeshare #VacationOwnership #Hospitality

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Whether you are dreaming of a getaway down the road or around the world, I've got you covered from my partner meetings at Virtuoso Travel Week🎉 From cruise lines to individual hotels and everything in between, I met with almost 150 suppliers last week🥂 These meetings not only strengthened my relationships within the travel community but gave me insights into the newest offerings and travel trends so I can help plan the best trip possible for you✈️. Is there anything you're curious about? Let me know and I'll let you know what intel I gathered during Virtuoso Travel Week! #DeFehrTravel #VirtuosoTravelAdvisor #LuxuryTravelAdvisor #PreferredPartners